Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care@Work and wellness discounts

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Heart Failure Unit in Newark, DE. The role involves caring for high‑acuity cardiac patients in a 36‑bed unit with post‑operative LVAD and open‑heart care capabilities.

You will perform advanced assessments, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, and educate patients while supporting chest tubes, drains, and pacing wires. BSN preferred with 1 year RN experience; licensure in Delaware required or eligible.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire.
• At least one year of RN experience required.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.
• Previous stepdown/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high‑acuity cardiac patients.
• Perform advanced assessment and continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications and educate patients and families.
• Detect early changes in patient condition and respond promptly.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

RN experience

Critical care experience

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN licensure or eligibility

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure Unit

Full Time - Day/Midnight rotating (7A-7P & 7P-7A)

Hours: 72 hours/pay

Weekends and holidays as required.

Newark, DE

The Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital is a 36‑bed specialized post-critical care complex cardiac unit providing high‑acuity care to patients with complex heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs. Within the unit, 12 beds are designated for post‑operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patient population requiring advanced clinical expertise and specialized nursing competencies.

As a Registered Nurse on 5E, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients who may have chest tubes and surgical drains, large‑bore central venous catheters, and external cardiac pacing wires. RNs are responsible for advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and early detection of changes in patient condition.

Education & Requirements:

• BSN preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire required.
• At leastone year of experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Previous stepdown experience preferred
• Previous critical care experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.